Ursula Moray Williams

Gobbolino, a witch's cat who longs to be just an ordinary kitchen cat, has a series of adventures before achieving his heart's desire.

Gobbolino the Witch's Cat

Paul Howard

Proud and brave, Uncle Peder had never made so fine a horse before. The little wooden horse loves Uncle Peder like a father and hopes never to leave him. When the toymaker falls on hard times, the little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, walking the tightrope in a circus, or gathering pirate treasure, the loyal little horse has only one desire: to return to his beloved master's side. First published in 1938, Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is well-loved modern children's classic.

Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse

Tiger Nanny

A beautiful Macmillan Classics edition of this favourite story, Gobbolino the Witch's Cat With his sparky whiskers and magic tricks, no one could mistake Gobbolino for a simple kitchen cat, but that's just what the witch's kitten wants to be. Instead of learning how to turn mice into toads for the witch's brew, Gobbolino sets out on an adventure to find a family and a home of his own. Gobbolino has been delighting readers since 1942. With glorious illustrations by Catherine Rayner, and a foreword by Joan Aiken, this beautiful hardback edition of Ursula Moray Williams's Gobbolino the Witch's Cat is a truly special gift to treasure.

Gobbolino, the Witch's Cat

Oh please come and help me, brother Oh, please do When Gobbolino receives his sister Sootica's call for help he leaves his comfortable new life as a kitchen cat and sets off for the Hurricane Mountains, home of the old witch with whom his sister lives. On the way he meets the little wooden horse who offers to accompany him on his journey. It's just the beginning of many exciting, magical and sometimes dangerous adventures for these two brave and kindhearted friends. First published in 1984, The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse is a well-loved modern children's classic.

The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse

Rediscover the adventures of a very unique little horse in this wonderful new edition of Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse by Ursula Moray Williams.When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, sailing the seven seas with a band of pirates, or walking the tightrope in a circus, the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master.Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by Joyce Lankester Brisley and cover artwork from Catherine Rayner, this beautiful hardback edition of Ursula Moray Williams's Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is a truly special gift to treasure.

Jockin the Jester

The adventures of Aunt Hegarty and her six nieces on a voyage to the South Seas.

The Cruise of the Happy-Go-Gay

The Nine Lives of Island Mackenzie

Toymakers of the Black Forest strive to create the perfect toy and win the king's prize of a thousand gold pieces.

The Three Toymakers

Shirley Hughes

When he becomes trapped in the underground domain of the evil toymaker Malkin, Rudi Toymaker tries to find a way of destroying his rival's power.

Malkin's Mountain

Le nove vite del gatto Menelao

Rediscover the classic magical adventure of the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with the original inside illustrations from the author of Milly-Molly-Mandy, Joyce Lankester Brisley. When Uncle Peder the toymaker falls on hard times, his little wooden horse must go out into the world to seek his fortune. But whether he's working in a coal mine, sailing the seven seas with a band of pirates, or walking the tightrope in a circus, the loyal little horse only has one wish: to return to his beloved master. Originally published in 1938, Ursula Moray-Williams' The Adventures of the Little Wooden Horse is her most famous story and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children's literature.

Macmillan Classics Edition

Rediscover the magical adventure of Gobbolino the kitten and his friend the Little Wooden Horse, brought to life with gorgeous inside and cover illustrations from Catherine Rayner.When Gobbolino receives his sister Sootica's call for help he leaves his comfortable new life as a kitchen cat and sets off for the Hurricane Mountains, home of the old witch with whom his sister lives.On the way he meets the Little Wooden Horse, who offers to accompany him on his journey. It's just the beginning of many exciting, magical and sometimes dangerous adventures for these two brave and kind-hearted friends.Ursula Moray-Williams' The Further Adventures of Gobbolino and the Little Wooden Horse was originally published in 1984 and continues to be one of the most-loved classic stories of children's literature.

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